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Great Lakes Literacy, Principle One – bodies of fresh water connected to each other and to the world
Published on February 20, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle One focuses on Great Lakes connections. -
MSU Extension 4-H science comes alive through questions and inquiry
Published on February 17, 2012
Members of a Michigan State University Extension 4-H science team witnessed firsthand the power of science coming alive and having real meaning for educators when they focus on the question of science at the 4-H Science Academy in St. Louis, Missouri. -
Know the difference between youth community service and community service learning
Published on February 16, 2012
Community service and community service learning for youth can often be mistaken for being the same. Learn how to tell the difference through definitions, examples, and resources. -
Allegan County Puts a New Twist on 4-H Science Blast
Published on February 3, 2012
The first monthly 4-H "Animal Science Blast" - part of the I Know MI Numbers science-literacy initiative - was held January 24, 2012 at the Otsego District Public Library. -
Cool fossils! Students bring geology to life
Published on February 3, 2012
Digging Rocks! Students from Alpena Public Schools help to create a community geology exhibit promoting school and community learning and tourism development opportunities through the “cool fossils” of northeast Michigan. -
Local students promote coastal tourism and put Negwegon State Park on the map
Published on February 3, 2012
Alcona high school students take on a three-year project with the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Sea Grant, and other partners to develop interpretive signs for Negwegon State Park to document the history and the park’s natural resources. -
The need for Great Lakes literacy
Published on January 25, 2012
The absence of ocean and Great Lakes sciences in U.S. schools has resulted in a generation of Americans largely unaware of the importance of these invaluable resources. Given their importance and influence on our lives, we can and should do better. -
My Sheep and Pigs Caused a Revolution
Published on January 11, 2012
4-H'er Nate Seese saw the need for high-quality protein at a Byron Center food pantry that helps feed at least 250 families, and decided to find a way to help. -
Michigan 4-H Program Celebrates with Free MSU Basketball Tickets
Published on November 29, 2011
On January 15, 2012, the stands at the MSU Breslin Center will be even greener than usual as up to 5,000 extra fans gather to celebrate the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development program. -
2011 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Campers Make Important Discovery
Published on October 25, 2011
While contributing to a coastal inventory, this year's 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp (GLNR) participants discovered a federally and state-threatened plant.